India host West Indies for a full bilateral series from 27 September to 17 October 2026, three ODIs followed by five T20Is, across eight different cities. India field separate squads for each format: Shubman Gill captains the ODI side with KL Rahul as vice-captain, while Shreyas Iyer captains the T20I squad with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Shai Hope captains West Indies in both formats. Below: the full schedule with venues, both squads for both teams, and free fantasy picks for every match.
Results: India won the ODIs 2-1, T20Is drawn 2-2
- ODIs: India won the series 2-1. Shubman Gill was Player of the Series with 334 runs, and Shai Hope led West Indies with 278.
- 1st T20I (6 October): India won by 8 wickets.
- 2nd T20I (9 October): West Indies won by 6 wickets.
- 3rd T20I (11 October): India won by 14 runs.
- 4th T20I, Hyderabad (14 October): West Indies won by 24 runs. Shai Hope made an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls in a total of 247/3, and Keemo Paul took 5/41 as India were bowled out for 223.
- 5th T20I, Bengaluru (17 October): no result. The match was washed out after India reached 118/5 in 7.4 overs, so the series finished 2-2.
The five-match T20I series finished level at 2-2. The decider at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 17 October was washed out with no result after India had reached 118/5 in 7.4 overs.
Full series schedule: 3 ODIs, then 5 T20Is
India ODI squad: Shubman Gill (c), KL Rahul (vc)
India T20I squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc)
West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (c)
West Indies T20I squad: Shai Hope (c)
ODI fantasy picks: key players to own
- Virat Kohli (IND, BAT): still India's most reliable ODI accumulator, batting at home in the format he has scored most heavily in.
- Shubman Gill (IND, BAT): India's ODI captain and top-order anchor, a near-automatic pick most games.
- Kuldeep Yadav (IND, BOWL): India's frontline wrist-spinner on turning home tracks, in both the ODI and T20I squads.
- Alzarri Joseph (WI, BOWL): West Indies' most experienced frontline pace option with the new ball.
- Roston Chase (WI, AR): all-round value, overs in the bank plus a recognised batting role, useful if WI need to restrict India.
T20I fantasy picks: key players to own
- Tilak Varma (IND, AR): vice-captain tag, a set middle-order role and part-time overs, the highest floor pick in the India T20I squad.
- Sanju Samson (IND, BAT/WK): top-order bat with wicketkeeper points on offer every game he plays.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND, BAT): a teenage opener with real T20 power, high-ceiling, budget-priced pick.
- Axar Patel (IND, AR): economical spin plus overs in the bank in the middle phase.
- Rovman Powell (WI, BAT): West Indies' most destructive middle-order hitter in this squad, death-overs upside.
- Gudakesh Motie (WI, BOWL): left-arm spin that has historically troubled batters on Indian surfaces.
Captain and vice-captain strategy
For the ODIs: Virat Kohli (C) and Shubman Gill (VC) is the lowest-variance combo, both bat at the top of a strong home lineup. For a differential, Yashasvi Jaiswal opening aggressively is the higher-ceiling punt. For the T20Is: Tilak Varma (C) and Sanju Samson (VC) cover the middle order with all-round and wicketkeeper upside between them. If you want a differential, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opening the batting carries real six-hitting upside at a lower ownership price.
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- Fantasy XI: free, pick any 11 from both squads within budget, for any single match.
- Draft: snake-draft real players with friends before the series.
- Predictor: pick match winners and margin before the first ball.
- Cricket Grid: daily 3×3 IPL-origin puzzle, plays between matches.
- CricketQuest: guess the mystery cricketer using nationality as the first clue.
- Cricket Quiz: free live multiplayer trivia with friends, no fixture required.
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Open Series Hub →Frequently asked questions
When do India and West Indies play in 2026?
The series runs 27 September to 17 October 2026: 3 ODIs first (27, 30 Sep and 3 Oct, in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh), then 5 T20Is (6, 9, 11, 14 and 17 Oct, in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru).
Who captains India and West Indies in this series?
Shubman Gill captains India's ODI squad with KL Rahul as vice-captain. Shreyas Iyer captains India's T20I squad with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Shai Hope captains West Indies in both formats.
Are the ODI and T20I squads the same for India?
No, India have named largely separate squads for the two formats, only Kuldeep Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy feature in both. West Indies' squads overlap more, with Shai Hope, Jewel Andrew, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph and Gudakesh Motie named for both ODIs and T20Is.
What time do the India vs West Indies matches start?
All three ODIs are day/night matches starting at 2:00 PM IST. All five T20Is are evening matches starting at 7:00 PM IST.
Where can I build a free fantasy team for this series?
CricketDream lets you build a free Fantasy XI for any individual ODI or T20I in this series, no entry fee or prize pool. Visit the series hub or the Fantasy XI team builder to get started.